Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Trym was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Slave Trader uniform. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Slave Trader first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Geoffrey was born the youngest of three triplets. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 45000 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 30000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull red iron scale mail. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lewis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Interpreter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he has a crush on the local interpreter

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush, Guardian. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).